What are the requirements for incineration?
Only an engineered incinerator may be used that meets state emissions requirements. Homemade incinerators, burn piles and open burning of livestock is illegal and an air quality violation. It is recommended that producers with questions about these emission standards contact their equipment manufacturer to make sure these rules can be met with the equipment. What are the requirements for composting? Dead animals may be composting on the farm site by the owner or operator without obtaining a DNR permit. To compost, a base layer of 12-24 inches thick is ordinarily required unless permission is received from DNR to waive the requirement for emergency composting. The base layer can be compacted soil, compacted granular aggregates, asphalt, concrete or similar relatively impermeable material. 6-12 inches of bulking agent such as wood chips must be placed between carcasses. An additional 12 inches of cover material shall be maintained around carcasses at all times to control mortality leacha
